Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Alissia Camuso, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW019249
- NPI
- 1083078299
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Alissia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Alissia
Alissia Camuso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and helping people cope with major life changes. Her work is straightforward and focused on practical next steps for everyday problems.
She uses conversations that address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That can mean looking at patterns that keep problems going, practicing new ways of handling urges, or setting small goals that change daily routines. Sessions tend to emphasize what someone can try between meetings to move forward.
Alissia draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These give a mix of concrete tools, goal-setting, and attention to past harms when those continue to affect daily life. She adapts the mix to the concern at hand, whether it is a mood problem, a pattern of substance use, or recovery after abuse.
She works in plain language and focuses on workable choices. Conversations aim to reduce shame, manage impulsivity, and rebuild daily routines. That can include addressing loneliness, forgiveness, and the complex overlap of mood and addictive behaviors.
People coming to therapy are asked to pick a first appointment through the online options and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they schedule an initial session to set priorities and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
How practical therapeutic methods are used online
Alissia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and reduce urges. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and find their own reasons to change, which is often useful for addiction and ambivalence.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel by removing commute time and allowing appointments during a break. Others appreciate shorter check-ins by phone when screen time is limited or using video when visual cues help the conversation. The focus is on practical ways to fit sessions into everyday life while working on mood, cravings, trauma symptoms, and behavior changes.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include codependency, guilt and shame, and process and sex addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with mood disorders and addiction-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her listed location is Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the plan selected.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match priorities before the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers